Enrolling in the distance Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at Elmhurst University is your fast track to building a new and fulfilling career from a university that supports you and is grounded in intellectual growth, integrity and social justice.
With your prior bachelor’s degree in any discipline as your foundation, you’ll earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through our online accelerated BSN program in just 16 months. You’ll be fully prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) and be well positioned for your new role providing direct patient care.
Fast-Track BSN
This full-time, 16-month distance program leverages your experience and prior education.
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Integrated Support
A clinical placement coordinator and a dedicated student success advisor will be at your side from application to graduation.
Academically Strong
The distance ABSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Pioneering Program
This is the first distance accelerated BSN program in Illinois.
Launch your second career in nursing
Enrolling in the distance Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at Elmhurst University is your fast track to building a new and fulfilling career from a university that supports you and is grounded in intellectual growth, social justice and integrity.
You’ll be fully prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) and be well positioned for your new role providing direct patient care.
Elmhurst University’s distance ABSN program is:
Coursework is done entirely online except for your clinicals and two on-campus residencies that will take place on Elmhurst University’s campus, located just west of Chicago.
We accept applicants who live in:
The accelerated BSN is a rigorous, full-time program requiring 100% of your commitment. It’s strongly advised that you don’t work, even part-time, but exclusively focus on the program for 16 months while you earn your second degree.
It is specifically tailored toward second-career professionals who want to enroll in a fast-paced, immersive program to change careers and become an RN.
You will use an online learning platform to complete your coursework and have direct access to your professors and fellow students. All coursework is done entirely online except for your clinicals and two on-campus residencies that will take place on Elmhurst University’s campus, located just west of Chicago.
Submit your information to access a comprehensive digital program guide. One of our dedicated enrollment advisors will contact you shortly to discuss next steps.
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Beth Crider, Nursing StudentOur clinical placement team will work closely with you to provide a seamless placement experience, making sure your rotations meet university and national guidelines. These frequently asked questions will help you better understand the clinical placement services we provide in this accelerated nurse program.
Our clinical placement team works closely with you to provide a seamless placement experience, making sure your rotations meet university and national guidelines.
What are nursing clinicals? How does the clinical placement process work? What can I expect during my nursing clinicals? How do I prepare for nursing clinicals?Hands-on patient care in clinical settings is a requisite component of a nursing degree. During your clinicals, with the supervision of a licensed RN, you’ll practice what you learned in the online classroom on real patients. During clinical rotations, nursing students are under the direct supervision of a licensed RN. Clinicals are very similar to an internship or being an apprentice; you provide care for real patients, but you benefit from the supervision and guidance of your preceptor and indirect supervision and support from Elmhurst faculty.
The clinical placement team identifies and secures quality placement sites and preceptors in your local community. We manage this process for you so that you’ll have time to focus on your coursework and the core competencies you’ll need to succeed and graduate fully prepared.
You will work directly with a preceptor, who is a licensed RN, and have additional support from your Elmhurst clinical faculty supervisor. You’ll begin your clinicals after the required background checks and physical examinations are successfully completed. Nursing clinicals can require students to work shifts as long as 12 hours. You’ll work under an experienced nurse who will coach you throughout the process. During your clinical rotations, you’ll gain practical experience by learning assessment skills, care coordination, patient advocacy and much more.
Your placement coordinator will be with you through the entire process by answering your questions, verifying your clearance requirements and walking you through the nursing clinicals checklist. The checklist details the dress code, clinical tools and professional expectations to ensure your success throughout each rotation.
Hands-on patient care in clinical settings is a requisite component of a nursing degree. During your clinicals, with the supervision of a licensed RN, you’ll practice what you learned in the online classroom on real patients.
The clinical placement team identifies and secures quality placement sites and preceptors in your local community so you have time to focus on your coursework and core competencies.
You will work directly with a preceptor who is a licensed RN and have additional support from your Elmhurst clinical faculty supervisor. During your clinical rotations, you’ll gain practical experience by learning assessment skills, care coordination, patient advocacy and much more.
Your placement coordinator will be with you through the entire process by answering your questions, verifying your clearance requirements and walking you through the nursing clinicals checklist.
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190 Prospect Avenue | Elmhurst, Illinois 60126To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license. If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree. If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license. If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree. If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
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